1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday that the star shortstop is expected to play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which is the Dodgers’ final tune-up before hosting the Detroit Tigers in Thursday’s home opener.
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The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
McIlroy will tune-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open, starting Thursday, March 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Our e-bike was $1,200 after the subsidy, requires an annual $200 tune-up, and accrues negligible electricity costs.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
This is the first of two tune-up games before the Cubs open up the regular season against the defending champion Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
McIlroy will tune-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open, starting Thursday, March 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Our e-bike was $1,200 after the subsidy, requires an annual $200 tune-up, and accrues negligible electricity costs.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
This is the first of two tune-up games before the Cubs open up the regular season against the defending champion Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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